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Powdered Pecorino Romano from Mexico

Powdered Pecorino Romano cheese produced from cow's milk (not traditional sheep's milk variant), grated and dried for use in cooking and seasoning. Classified under HTS 0406.20.53.00 as grated/powdered Romano made from cow's milk, meeting specific Italian-type cheese criteria excluding original loaf form.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Confirm cow's milk origin in documentation as sheep's milk Romano may classify differently; subject to 13+ million kg annual quota

Include lab analysis showing grated/powdered state and compliance with butterfat/milk solids chapter notes

Monitor EU/Argentina/Uruguay quota allocations; apply early for licenses via USDA regulations

Powdered Pecorino Romano from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.53.00